Responder auxiliary police program strengthened as provincial government raises honorarium
South Cotabato, Philippines | December 17, 2025 – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato continues to reinforce its commitment to grassroots peace and order as Executive Assistant IV Dennis C. Dignadice of the Office of the Provincial Governor–Barangay Affairs Unit reaffirmed strong support for the Responder Auxiliary Police (RAP). In a significant boost to morale, […]
Mayor from Iloilo province draws inspiration from South Cotabato benchmarking visit
Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines | December 16, 2025 — Mayor Milliard S. Villanueva of the Municipality of Concepcion, Iloilo expressed strong inspiration and optimism following their official benchmarking visit to the Province of South Cotabato, citing the province’s progressive programs and people-centered governance as models that could be adapted and implemented in their own […]
Gov. Tamayo clarifies use of ₱50M loan, hits back at online misinformation
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Philippines | December 16, 2025 — Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. clarified that only ₱50 million out of the ₱1-billion loan facility approved in 2018 has been utilized by the Provincial Government of South Cotabato, countering online claims questioning the use of public funds and alleging excessive borrowing. According to Governor Tamayo, […]
PHO urges safe, firecracker-free celebrations as fireworks injuries rise
Koronadal City, South Cotabato | December 15, 2025 —The Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO) has renewed its call for safe and firecracker-free Christmas and New Year celebrations following a rise in fireworks-related injuries in South Cotabato, according to Eldon Serame, Health Education and Promotions Officer of OPHO. “A complete celebration,” Serame emphasized, “means […]
OPAG South Cotabato recognized as Best Program Partner in the 2025 Regional Gawad Sulong Awards
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG), headed by Provincial Agriculturist Raul D. Teves, DVM, was recognized as Best Program Partner during the 2025 Regional Gawad Sulong Awards held at the Greenleaf Hotel in General Santos City. The Regional Gawad Sulong, organized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), is […]
₱3.5-m water system in Barangay Lamian, Surallah eases residents’ struggle in accessing water
South Cotabato, Philippines | December 15, 2025 —- The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has implemented a water system project that significantly improves access to potable water for residents of Purok Waling-Waling, Barangay Lamian Banwa, in the municipality of Surallah. The project, with a total cost of ₱3,592,031.40, was funded and executed by the Office […]
Food supply for PDLs uphold quality and sufficiency
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The management of the South Cotabato Rehabilitation and Detention Center (SCRDC) has assured the public that all persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) housed in the facility are provided with sufficient and quality food, emphasizing that no detainee goes hungry under its care. Retired Police Colonel Barney Condes, provincial jail warden […]
HEMKEN supplemental feeding program launched in Lake Sebu to combat child malnutrition
Lake Sebu, South Cotabato Philippines| December 13, 2025 — The Local Government Unit of Lake Sebu has officially launched “HEMKEN,” a 120-day LGU-led supplemental feeding program designed to reduce malnutrition among children, while strengthening the municipality’s alignment with Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr.’s nutrition and health agenda. Mayor Antonio Fungan Jr. emphasized that […]
PSB personnel mark Christmas celebration and contract signing with gratitude and renewed commitment
South Cotabato, Philippines | December 13, 2025 – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato brought together Provincial School Board (PSB) Teachers, Learning Support Aides, Clerks, Security Guards, and Utility Workers for a festive Christmas Party and contract signing, highlighting the province’s continued investment in education and public service. The event served as both a year-end […]
MOFASCO Extends Holiday Compassion to Calamity Victims in Cebu Through “Balde ng Pagmamahal”
South Cotabato, Philippines – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Office of the Provincial Population Officer (OPPO) and the Model Family Association of South Cotabato (MOFASCO), strengthened its commitment to public service and inter-provincial solidarity this Christmas season by extending assistance to families affected by recent calamities in the Province of Cebu. In […]